
by Tennee
Note: The content is done, 1 chapter will be published daily. "Some bonds are chosen. Others are imposed—and their consequences last a lifetime." The day this girl’s path crossed that of the Emperor, her life vanished into a game of shadows and powers far beyond her control. Amidst secrets and peril, she now struggles to shield her child—who grows up far too quickly—from a relentless and overbearing force. A story of filiation, control, and the heavy price of responsibility. A deep dive into the psychology of complex antagonists and the weight of what is left unsaid, where identity is forged in constraint. A dark psychological fantasy of resilience and the courage it takes to escape. It's a short story, divided into 3 volumes. Please enjoy it until the end, and send me comments! Version Française This story was originally written in French, then revised and translated into English with the assistance of AI. I checked and proofread every chapter after translating, but don't hesitate leaving a suggestion if something makes no sense. This story contains mature and sensitive themes, including explicit physical and psychological violence, implied sexual violence, manipulation, severe or ritualized bodily harm, toxic relationships, emotional trauma, and adult intimate scenes. This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and locations are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or deceased, is purely coincidental.The situations portrayed unfold within a fictional setting inspired by the medieval period and should be understood solely within their narrative context. They are not intended to be compared with contemporary moral, social, or ethical standards. Rating: 16+
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| 0 | Prologue - Like a Fairy Tale | 0 |
| 1 | Chapter 1 - Of Lies and Truths | 0 |
| 2 | Chapter 2 - Upheavals | 0 |
| 3 | Chapter 3 - Nightmare | 0 |
| 4 | Chapter 4 - Faint Light | 0 |
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| Chapter 5 - Turning Point |
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| 6 | Chapter 6 - Dreams | 0 |
| 7 | Chapter 7 - Before the Storm | 0 |
| 8 | Chapter 8 - Veiled Desire | 0 |
| 9 | Chapter 9 - Awakening | 0 |
| 10 | Chapter 10 - Swirls and Portents | 0 |
| 11 | Chapter 11 - Doubts | 0 |
| 12 | Chapter 12 - Lure | 0 |
| 13 | Chapter 13 - Repercussions | 0 |
| 14 | Chapter 14 - Adrift | 0 |
| 15 | Chapter 15 - Night Visit | 0 |
| 16 | Chapter 16 - Of Gazes and Illusions | 0 |
| 17 | Chapter 17 - Final Moments | 0 |
| 18 | Chapter 18 - The Moment Upon Us | 0 |
| 19 | Chapter 19 - Trial | 0 |
| 20 | Chapter 20 - Exposed | 0 |
| 21 | Volume 1: Epilogue - The Path Ahead | 0 |
| 22 | Volume 2: Prologue - A Journey's End | 0 |
| 23 | Volume 2: Chapter 1 - Refuge | 0 |
| 24 | Volume 2: Chapter 2 - Growth | 0 |
| 25 | Volume 2: Chapter 3 - Latent Power | 0 |
| 26 | Volume 2: Chapter 4 - Tremors | 0 |
| 27 | Volume 2: Chapter 5 - Burden | 0 |
| 28 | Volume 2: Chapter 6 - Of Hell and Flames | 0 |
| 29 | Volume 2: Chapter 7 - The Weight of Responsibility | 0 |
| 30 | Volume 2: Chapter 8 - The Cortege of Fate | 0 |
| 31 | Volume 2: Chapter 9 - Into the Coldness | 0 |
| 32 | Volume 2: Chapter 10 - The Return | 0 |
| 33 | Volume 2: Chapter 11 - Promise | 0 |
| 34 | Volume 2: Chapter 12 - Echoes of the Past | 0 |
| 35 | Volume 2: Chapter 13 - Mask of Velvet | 0 |
| 36 | Volume 2: Chapter 14 - Visit of Remembrance | 0 |
| 37 | Volume 2: Chapter 15 - Unto Written Tomorrows | 0 |
| 38 | Volume 2: Chapter 16 - Ephemeral Presences | 0 |
| 39 | Volume 2: Chapter 17 - Explicit Silence | 0 |
| 40 | Volume 2: Chapter 18 - Abandon | 0 |
| 41 | Volume 2: Epilogue - Sealed Fate | 0 |
| 42 | Volume 3: Prologue - The Silver Shadow | 0 |
| 43 | Volume 3: Chapter 1 - Beyond the Nuptials | 0 |
| 44 | Volume 3: Chapter 2 - Opposed Bonds | 0 |
| 45 | Volume 3: Chapter 3 - Change of Heart | 0 |
| 46 | Volume 3: Chapter 4 - Precious | 0 |
| 47 | Volume 3: Chapter 5 - Intertwined Feelings | 0 |
| 48 | Volume 3: Chapter 6 - Renewal | 0 |
| 49 | Volume 3: Chapter 7 - Suspended Time | 0 |
| 50 | Volume 3: Chapter 8 - Legacy | 0 |
| 51 | Volume 3: Chapter 9 - Twin Reflection | 0 |
| 52 | Volume 3: Chapter 10 - Outstanding Visitor | 0 |
| 53 | Volume 3: Chapter 11 - The Value of the Heart | 0 |
| 54 | Volume 3: Chapter 12 - Two Paths Unite | 0 |
| 55 | Volume 3: Chapter 13 - The Price of the Past | 0 |
| 56 | Volume 3: Chapter 14 - Under Control | 0 |
| 57 | Volume 3: Chapter 15 - Frontiers of the Soul | 0 |
| 58 | Volume 3: Chapter 16 - False Appearances | 0 |
| 59 | Volume 3: Chapter 17 - Scent of Threat | 0 |
| 60 | Volume 3: Chapter 18 - The End of Silence | 0 |
| 61 | Volume 3: Chapter 19 - Confronted Roots | 0 |
| 62 | Volume 3: Chapter 20 - Oppositions | 0 |
| 63 | Volume 3: Chapter 21 - Brother and Sister | 0 |
| 64 | Volume 3: Chapter 22 - After Endless Times | 0 |
| 65 | Volume 3: Chapter 23 - Unyielding Souls | 0 |
| 66 | Volume 3: Chapter 24 - The End of a Time | 0 |